1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
1 pkg. dates, pitted

Mix first 5 ingredients, it will be crumbly. Boil next ingredients until it is thick. Spread layer of first mixture in a 10 inch pan then put second mixture in and spread evenly. Then put balance of first mixture on top and bake until brown.